Friday, April 18, 2025

BOONE/AREA COMMUNITY DEATHS

      David Andrew Skei, 82, Slater. Survivors include three daughters, including Tasha (Owen) Lasher of Boone and a Boone grandson, Austin Brincks. Services in Slater.   

      Patricia Lundgren Bennett, 92, Ames/Boone. BHS-50. Her faith was an important part of her daily life, living with grace, humility and a quiet strength from trusting in God's promises. Patricia had a special fondness for collecting chickens and making irresistible caramel corn. Family members remember the themed parties, bingo, Sunday roast dinner, sewing lessons and adventures with kids and grandkids. Survivors include seven children, Randy, Steve, Becky, Jeff,  Jenny, Patty and Elizabeth. Services in Boone.  

      Thomas Richard Rouse, 69, Boone. Born in Jefferson. Attended Boone schools and worked in construction. He enjoyed watching movies, riding motorcycles, shooting pool, bowling and playing softball in his earlier years. Tom also did woodworking and could "fix anything." Survivors include a son, three sisters, including Kay (Bob) DeVoogd of Boone, five brothers, including Jim, John (Theresa) and Paul of Boone and a brother-in-law. A COL is planned for later. 

     Larry Sly, 68, Des Moines. Larry's wife, Toni Aldrich, raised in Boone, BHS-64, passed away in 2023. Toni was the daughter of Jane Aldrich, deceased. She and Larry were married in 1981. Larry was a well known realtor in Des Moines for 48 years and Realtor of the Year in 1995. Toni was also a realtor, mortgage loan officer and Mary Kay consultant. Larry is survived by a step-son and five siblings. Services in Des Moines.

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